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Tiered garden retaining wall.
A 12 inch footing can support a wall that is up to 3 feet high a wall 20 inches tall should be 14 to16 inches thick.
Anything wider would look out of proportion.
Each tier will be 20 inches high and will need a footing that is 12 inches deep.
One way is to use a heavy duty retaining wall to hold back the soil rocks and grass and using it as a backdrop for a raised garden bed.
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Layered gabion retaining wall beside the staircase filled with pebbles and various plants.
If you build both the retaining wall and garden bed with the same material the end result appears as if two or more tiered retaining walls are holding back tons of earth when the reality is the garden bed is completely separate and stable.
Next dig the footings for the new tiers.
Multi tiered gabion retaining walls in two tone color accompanied by alternating manicured plants which create a stunning fence on the backyard.
What should homeowners consider when building a tiered garden.
For homes that are built on hills creating a tiered garden design will not only make the yard more usable but it can also increase the value of the property by adding outdoor living space.
A tiered garden consists of one or more retaining walls which form two or more level areas.